Question 1

Where does Dr. Smita Sakolkar practice?

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Dr. Smita Sakolkar practices at Sathe Hospital - Deccan Gymkhana and 5 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Smita Sakolkar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Smita Sakolkar for Gynaecologist, Vulvar Cancer Surgery, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Smita Sakolkar's education qualification?

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Dr. Smita Sakolkar has the following qualifications - MBBS, DGO.

Question 4

What does Dr. Smita Sakolkar specialises in ?

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Dr. Smita Sakolkar specialises as Gynecologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Smita Sakolkar have?

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Dr. Smita Sakolkar has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. Smita Sakolkar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Smita Sakolkar?

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Dr. Smita Sakolkar is a Gynecologist in Deccan Gymkhana, Pune and has an experience of 26 years in this field. Dr. Smita Sakolkar practices at Sathe Hospital in Deccan Gymkhana, Pune,Dr. Smita Sakolkar Clinic in Shivajinagar, Pune and Dr. Smita Sakolkar Clinic in Shivajinagar, Pune. She completed MBBS from MGM Institute of Health Science, Bombay in 2000 and DGO from KEM, Pune in 2007. She is a member of Shivaji Nagar Doctors Association and POGC. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Gynaecologist,Vulvar Cancer Surgery,Obstetrician & Gynaecologist,Video Consultation and Infertility Specialist etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Gynaecologist?

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Gynaecology is the medical specialization that deals with the female reproductive system. Hence, a Gynaecologist is a doctor who specializes in the health and the problems of the female reproductive system that includes the vagina, ovaries, uterus and breasts. Additionally, gynaecologists are also trained in Obstetrics and hence can deal with pregnancy and child birth too.

Question 8

Is there a difference between Gynaecologist & Obstetrician?

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Where a Gynaecologist deals with the health and wellbeing of the female reproductive system, an Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. A Gynaecologist is trained in Obstetrics too. Hence, when a woman is pregnant, she can either consult a Gynaecologist or an Obstetrician, but for issues related to the female reproductive system, she should consult with a Gynaecologist.

Question 9

What are the common procedures performed by a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

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Gynaecologist:

1.	Dilation and Curettage (D&C) – The uterine lining is removed either by suction or with a curette. 
2.	Hysteroscopy– A hysteroscopy treats minor conditions inside the uterus in a non-invasive manner.

Obstetrician:

1.	Normal delivery - An Obstetrician helps in childbirth.
2.	C-section – In case of any complications, the Obstetrician operates on the patient to ensure safe childbirth.

Question 10

Does a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician treat infertility in women?

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Yes, a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician is trained to deal with infertility and related health issues in women. Consulting a Gynaecologist can be a great way to understand and evaluate the reason for infertility and explore the various avenues of treatment available. In case of infertility in women, you should consult with your Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, who will then refer to a specialist if required.

Dr. Smita Sakolkar

Deccan Gymkhana, Pune

Sathe Hospital

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